Andy Hart, Patriots.com

Mike Reiss, ESPN

Williams' physical makeup stands out, as he is 6-foot-3 5/8 and 211 pounds, and has above average length at the position. He could have the chance to develop behind the scenes as the depth chart is loaded in 2019 with Stephon Gilmore, Jason McCourty, Jonathan Jones, J.C. Jackson, Duke Dawson and Keion Crossen. So this is a case of how the Patriots aren't always thinking of the short-term picture when making their picks. Williams has the potential to be a top corner in the future, but might have trouble breaking through in a front-line role as a rookie if everyone is healthy and playing to their potential.

Chad Reuter, NFL.com

The Patriots' interest in Williams was not a well-kept secret -- he had the versatility they needed in the secondary. Giving up a third-round pick to go get him was not a Belichickian-type move, but if they had a first-round grade on him, I won't blame them for making the deal.

Pete Prisco, CBS Sports

Grade: A+

He was the captain of my better than team, that tells you what I think about him. I love this kid. The New England Patriots get it. Bill Belichick works the system better than anybody. Belichick the master at work again.

Pro Football Focus

In Joejuan Williams, the Pats get a big physical corner. He was the 88th player on the PFF Big Board, but the Pats get a player who fits their mold and can help to man the spot opposite Stephon Gilmore.

SI.com

Grade: C

Bill Belichick must simply love Williams, because the Pats don’t NEED him and may not even have an active roster spot for him on some Sundays this year. It's worth noting that The MMQB's Albert Breer mocked Williams to the Patriots, saying "Bill Belichick is always looking ahead, and he mentioned in his pre-draft press conference the need to match up with bigger receivers and athletic tight ends." That could be Williams's role in the future.

Mike Tanier, Bleacher Report

Grade: B

Williams is better than the typical elongated scarecrow cornerback: He has good eyes in zone coverage, some closing burst and can turn in transition without signaling into traffic first. But Williams ran a 4.64-second combine 40, and the lack of a third gear is evident on tape, both on the big plays he allowed and the plays where receivers streak past him on overthrows. Williams will always need safety help, but he could be useful as a matchup defender who works underneath zones and swats away fades at the goal line.

Ian Rapoport, NFL.com

The #Patriots in the second round take #Vandy CB Joejuan Williams — it was down to him and N’Keal Harry at No. 32. They trade up and get both. High character guy… who told me Wednesday night his top choice was going to the #Patriots.

Mark Daniels, Providence Journal

Joejuan Williams comes to the Patriots from Vanderbilt. He has great size and good ball skills - 25 PBUs over the last two seasons. This marks the second-straight year Belichick drafted a cornerback in the second round.

Mike Giardi, NFL Network

The #Patriots select CB/S JoeJuan Williams. He's almost 6'4". Bill Belichick went to Vanderbilt and worked this kid out personally. He's a two-year starter and was a second-team All-SEC performer. Williams had 18 pass defensed and 4 picks.

Jeff Howe, The Athletic Boston

Zack Cox, NESN

I watched and charted Joejuan Williams' 2018 game vs. Ole Miss yesterday. Miss QB threw for 457 yards in that game, but when targeting Williams, he was 6-for-12 for 62 yards and a TD with an INT and four PBUs.

Round 3, Pick No. 14: Chase Winovich, DE, Michigan

Charles Robinson, Yahoo! Sports

For #Patriots fans, a Winovich story: Michigan losing to South Carolina in 2018 bowl, Rashan Gary is yelling, throws his helmet, coming unhinged. Winovich grabs him and gets in his face. Says, “Stop. We do NOT do this. This is not who we are.” Left an impression. Total glue guy.

Mike Reiss, ESPN

The 6-foot-2 6/8 and 256-pound Winovich is a high-motor edge player who projects to help fill the void created by Trey Flowers' free-agent departure. One thing that stood out about his play in college was disruption, as he had 34.5 tackles for a loss and 13.5 sacks the past two seasons. In addition, Winovich runs well enough (4.59 in the 40-yard dash) to potentially factor into the special-teams mix. A big personality at Michigan, he could be the 2019 Patriots version of Rob Gronkowski in a sense.

Mike Tanier, Bleacher Report

Grade: A

Despite his Thor-like hair and biceps and his 18.5 sacks in three seasons, Winovich was somehow overshadowed by Rashan Gary and Devin Bush on the Wolverines front seven. He may have been typecast as a “hustle sack” guy, when in fact Winovich has the athleticism and technique to be a dangerous disruptor at the NFL level.

Mike Giardi, NFL Network

#Patriots tab Chase Winovich at 77. The DE was a third team All-American this past season, recording 17 tackles for loss, 5 sacks. The motor never stops running on this kid. Had a 6.94 three-cone which is outrageous for a man around 260 pounds.

Round 3, Pick No. 24: Damien Harris, RB, Alabama

Mike Reiss, ESPN

Running back isn't a top need for the Patriots, but this looks like a case where the value of the player led the team in his direction at this point in the draft. The 5-foot-10, 216-pound Harris was productive at Alabama, totaling 476 rushes for 3,073 yards (6.5 avg.) with 23 touchdowns, and was a team captain who was considered a strong locker-room presence. Add in his contributions on special teams (e.g. blocked punt in 2017) and the picture comes into focus as to why he would appeal to the Patriots.

Chad Reuter, NFL.com

Pete Prisco, CBS Sports

Grade: B

The Patriots picked up an SEC running back in the first round last year, and here they get a nice player who can mix in behind Sony Michel. They had bigger needs, but with all their picks, might as well take him here if you like him.

Pro Football Focus

Ben Volin, Boston Globe

With the 87th pick the Patriots select Alabama RB Damien Harris. A 5-10, 216 pound running back. Doesn't seem like a position of need, but gives the Patriots another between-the-tackles runner in addition to Sony Michel

Round 3, Pick No. 38: Yodny Cajuste, OL, West Virginia

Mike Reiss, ESPN

Swing offensive tackle was rated as the team's No. 3 need and the 6-foot-4 7/8 and 312-pound Cajuste is a top candidate to fill it. The Patriots have had success drafting and developing offensive linemen under respected line coach Dante Scarnecchia, so his presence adds a layer of confidence to any selection because it surely comes with his recommendation. However, Cajuste's injury history bears watching, as he is coming off pre-draft surgery on his quad and he has battled multiple knee injuries prior to that.

SI.com

Mark Daniels, Providence Journal

One note on OT Yodny Cajuste. He only performed the bench press at the Combine and led all offensive linemen with 32 reps. Those 32 reps are the second most behind Marcus Cannon for all OTs the Patriots have drafted under Belichick.

Mike Giardi, NFL Network

#Patriots use their last pick on day 2 on a tackle - Yodny Cajuste - an area of need for them with just one (Cannon) who's been a starter in this league. Cajuste projects as a RT. Was co-Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year and 1st team All-Big 12.

Ben Volin, Boston Globe

With the 101st pick the Patriots take OT Yodny Cajuste. Played left tackle at West Virginia. Good reinforcement for Isaiah Wynn, who is coming off a torn Achilles and is undersized for a tackle. Has an injury history (knee), but stayed healthy the last two years